The External Affairs & Relations Division (EARD) has the mission to identify concerns, issues, programs and services where CCCI can be of assistance; to develop viable programs and strategies for advocacy to make the CCCI a major catalyst in the promotion of a healthy business environment and relations and linkages with the multi-sectoral community; to promote and institutionalize partnerships with local, regional, national and international organizations; and to enhance CCCI’s image especially with the general public. EARD accomplishes its mandate through the preparation of advocacy and research papers; media relations; provision of staff support to the EARD committees that liaison with the various government and non-government bodies with which the CCCI has established formal linkages.
SERVICES:Business Advocacy – A service designed to uphold the interest of business through a system of consultations, dialogues and lobbying with concerned institutions, government agencies and local government units. A lobbying mechanism on various issues, policies, programs and projects all geared towards the development and enhancement of business to make CCCI a major catalyst in the promotion of a healthy business environment for Cebu and the region
Image promotion – The media relations component of CCCI is primarily tasked to provide relevant and updated information on business and business-related subjects through press and photo releases, press briefings and conferences, road shows and interviews.
Linkages with government and non-government organizations and peoples organizations – A service designed to establish relations and linkages with government, the multi-sectoral community; local, regional, national and international organizations. It also fosters a strong partnership with the local and national government units and agencies, non-government organizations for the establishment of viable programs and strategies for economic development.
Publications and Presentations - Its major task is the development and production of Chamber publications like newsletters and annual reports which are regularly disseminated to all members. In addition, presentation materials for the various internal and external functions/invitations of the CCCI are provided here.
Outreach Project – A service assistance to calamity victims in the community by providing financial aid, materials and goods with the help of the various CCCI member- companies. This is also one way of encouraging members to exercise Corporate Social Responsibility.